XGIMI, World’s #1 Home Projector Brand, Launches “Nova” Portable Projector for Entry-Level Users

XGIMI Launches “Nova” Portable Projector for Entry-Level Users, Featuring Two Color Options

XGIMI, recognized as the global leader in home projector shipments for two consecutive years, has introduced “Nova,” a portable projector specifically designed for users new to projection technology. The Nova is set to launch on January 19, 2026 (Monday).

Nova is developed to integrate projectors more closely into daily life, making them a fun and enriching companion. Its compact size eliminates the need for complex setups or significant investment, allowing users to enjoy a large-screen experience for movie nights, gatherings with friends, or simply relaxing, both indoors and outdoors.

XGIMI’s Continued Growth in the Projector Industry

XGIMI has expanded its global business by leveraging its position as the world’s leading home projector brand in terms of shipment volume and its strong technological capabilities, including a self-owned factory valued at approximately 30 billion JPY (using a reference exchange rate of 1 RMB = 20 JPY). Based on insights from over 7 million users worldwide, XGIMI continues to develop products for a broader user base, utilizing its expertise in optical technology, software, and product design. The Nova represents a new category for the company, positioned as an ideal entry-level model for those experiencing a projector for the first time.

A New Projector Experience for Your Lifestyle

The Nova integrates large-screen entertainment with lifestyle-oriented features. It includes a speaker light mode that enhances ambient atmosphere and features high-quality Sound by JBL speakers. With Google TV built-in, users can seamlessly access official content from platforms like Netflix and YouTube.

Its compact design incorporates a 300° free-rotation gimbal and a large-capacity 38.48Wh battery, offering flexible usage in various settings such as the living room, bedroom, or outdoors. In a first for XGIMI in Japan, the Nova is available in two color variations: “Cloud Ash,” a calm tone that blends well with interiors, and “Soda Blue,” which can serve as a vibrant accent. Additionally, the projector comes with decorative stickers, allowing users to customize its appearance to their preference.

All-in-One Portable Projector: Fun, Versatile, and Accessible

Nova brings the joy of large-screen entertainment into everyday life with its fun, versatile, and accessible design.

Key Features:

• Built-in Battery
  Equipped with a large-capacity 38.48Wh battery, the Nova provides up to 1.2 hours of movie viewing or 4 hours of music playback (in Eco Mode). This allows for cordless enjoyment of a large screen experience.
  

• Google TV Built-in
  With Google TV, users can seamlessly access content from Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms. No installation is required, offering easy one-touch access.
  

• 6W Speakers
  Sound by JBL + Dolby Audio delivers an immersive sound experience.

• Integrated Gimbal Design
  The 300° free-rotation gimbal allows users to instantly change the projection direction with a light turn, making it easy to create a ceiling cinema. The gimbal also doubles as a convenient handle for portability.
  

• Speaker Light
  Soft mood lighting pulsates with music, enhancing relaxation. The device can create a pleasant ambiance in a room.
  

• Uninterrupted Auto Keystone Correction & Autofocus
  Regardless of where the projector is placed, the screen is automatically corrected and displayed. There is no need for manual setup or disruptive screen adjustments, ensuring a clear large-screen experience instantly.
  

• Diverse Color Options
  “Cloud Ash” is a simple color that blends well with interiors, making it a reliable, classic choice suitable for any location. “Soda Blue” offers an impressive contrast of orange-red and blue, designed to be an accent in any space.
  
  

• Original Stickers Included
  Two types of “Cat’s Work Diary” stickers are included, featuring cat motifs for easy customization of the main unit.
  
  

Sales Information

• Product Name: Nova

• List Price: 39,900 JPY

• Launch Campaign: To commemorate the launch, the Nova will be available at a special price of 34,900 JPY (tax included) from January 19, 2026 (Monday) to February 10, 2026 (Tuesday).

• Release Date: January 19, 2026 (Monday)

• Availability: Official website, Amazon, Rakuten, and sequentially at electronics retailers.

For more details on Nova, please visit the official website:
https://jp.xgimi.com/pages/xgimi-nova

Specifications

Key specifications for the Nova include:

• Size (H×W×D): 306.9 x 135.4 x 115 mm

• Weight: 1.4 kg

• Light Source: LED

• Display Technology: LCD

• Brightness: 250 ISO Lumens

• Standard Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixels (Full HD)

• Contrast Ratio: 1500:1

• Automatic Keystone Correction: Supported (uninterrupted automatic keystone correction)

• Autofocus: Supported (uninterrupted autofocus)

• Storage: 32GB

• RAM: 2GB

• Speakers: 2 x 3W Sound by JBL, Dolby Audio

• System: Google TV

• Battery Capacity: 38.48Wh

• Playback Time: Up to 1.2 hours for video playback / Up to 4 hours for music playback (Eco Mode)

• Projection Size: 45 ~ 150 inches

Comment from XGIMI Chairman Apollo Zhong

Apollo Zhong, Chairman of XGIMI, stated, “XGIMI has consistently evolved in optical technology, software, and product design, driven by our two consecutive years as the world’s leader in home projector shipments, our strong technical capabilities supported by our own factory, and insights gained from over 7 million global users. The ‘Nova’ extends this accumulated technology and experience into a new category, developed as a product that is simple, enjoyable, and reliable for first-time projector users. We aim for it to be the ideal entry-level model for the new generation of projector users.”

About XGIMI

Established in 2013, XGIMI is a next-generation projector brand chosen in over 100 countries worldwide, including the Americas, Europe, and Japan, known for its stunning visuals and exceptional ease of use. In 2014, the year following its establishment, XGIMI launched its first-generation smart projector, revolutionizing the projector industry with its innovative product concept and superior user experience. Since then, XGIMI has continued to manufacture various smart projector models through partnerships with globally renowned companies such as Harman Kardon, Google, and Texas Instruments. As a leading pioneer in the industry, with the highest shipment share in the global home projector market, over 7 million units shipped worldwide, and more than 8,000 retail stores, XGIMI continuously strives to develop the best home and portable projectors that everyone can enjoy, through innovative technology and refined design.

For more information, visit the XGIMI official website:
https://www.xgimi.com/